Diner en Blanc, Vancouver edition

Last night we participated in the much anticipated Diner en Blanc, Vancouver edition. All the months (really only 2) of frantically searching for white attire culminated in a very pleasant evening.

Here are a few pics to give you a glimpse of the elegance of the affair.

The holding corral at Thornton Park near Main and Terminal.

Set-up was initially a bit chaotic.

1,200 of our closest friends.

Our table.

When was the last time you played with sparklers?

California holiday vignettes, part 1

In August we traveled to California for a 10 day holiday. Thus far, I haven't had time enough to turn around, much less contribute a new posting. But ya gotta start somewhere. Here goes.

Yreka CA

Yreka poolside

Conversely, there's Willits, CA.

Would you like some corn or carrots with your backstroke? Doh!!

Horse Lake July 2012